"Such potent spiritual energy! How can this young man possess such formidable spiritual power at his age!"
The elder at the forefront was inwardly shaken, unsure of how to proceed. He hadn't anticipated that the three of them guarding Heavenly Immortal City would be no match for Lu Fan, a situation that had led to this predicament.
"Kid, don't be reckless. We are elders of the Divine Wind Pavilion. If you kill us, the Pavilion Master will certainly not let you off lightly," one of the elders declared, his gaze serious.
"Even his own son died by my hand. Whether I kill a few of you or not, he will still want to kill me," Lu Fan shrugged. "Therefore, all of you must die today."
The elders' faces turned ashen, particularly upon hearing Lu Fan's words, which amplified their worries. If Lu Fan truly intended to take their lives, would their lives have been lived in vain?
They had endured countless hardships to cultivate to the Spirit Emperor realm. To die like this at Lu Fan's hands would be far too unworthy.
"Where's that arrogance from earlier?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Weren't you going to kill me to establish your dominance? Weren't you going to bring me back to the Divine Wind Pavilion?"
"If you spare us, we will not trouble you further. We will never return to the Divine Wind Pavilion," the leading elder pleaded hastily.
"Since you are begging for mercy, then show the proper demeanor. Why does it seem like you are still negotiating terms with me?"
Lu Fan gave a cold smile and turned his gaze back to the three elders.
The three elders' faces were ashen, and they dared not delay. "Everything was our mistake just now. We implore you, sir, to spare our lives. We will never dare to oppose you again. We beg you for mercy!"
"This sincerity is insufficient," Lu Fan shook his head. "Since you are begging for your lives, you must show some sincerity. Otherwise, I will not be merciful."
"Lu, don't push your luck!" the leading elder said coldly. "We are elders of the Divine Wind Pavilion. How can you be so insolent?"
"Why have you suddenly become so spirited?"
Lu Fan let out a cold laugh. A strange flame surged from his palm. Before anyone could react, the leading elder’s figure instantly vanished from existence, dying an unclear death and turning into ash.
Seeing this, the other two elders quickly knelt down. "We beg Lord Lu to open your heart and spare our lives! We will never dare to be your enemy again. We implore you for mercy!"
Bai Yetian stood by, his gaze filled with curiosity. He could not have imagined that Lu Fan would be so monstrous, killing a Spirit Emperor realm expert so readily, without the slightest hesitation.
Even more terrifying was that this was an instant kill. Only a Venerable could achieve such a feat, instantly killing a Spirit Emperor realm expert.
However, Bai Yetian refused to believe that Lu Fan could be a Venerable. He recalled that back at North Sea Academy, Lu Fan's strength was comparable to his, even evenly matched. But now, the gap between them seemed too immense.
"Should I let them go?"
Lu Fan signaled Bai Xue with his eyes, a faint smile on his face.
"Of course, you cannot let them go!"
Bai Xue said repeatedly, "They are not good people. If it weren't for you today, my Bai family would have faced annihilation!"
"See, it's not that I want to make things difficult for you, but your interpersonal relationships are too poor," Lu Fan shrugged helplessly. At that very moment, a ball of flame surged from his palm. The two elders tried to resist but found themselves utterly unable to. They were directly engulfed by the strange flames and turned into ashes.
The members of the Bai family watched, their hearts filled with trepidation. Lu Fan's bizarre strength was not only unfathomable but also deeply worrying.
"Three Spirit Emperors, just like that?"
Bai Xue stood nearby, his eyes filled with astonishment. This scene left him truly bewildered, as Lu Fan's displayed strength had refreshed his understanding.
"This must be the world of the strong,"
Bai Yetian smiled wryly. "Perhaps even with ten more years, I wouldn't be able to reach his level."
"The trouble in Heavenly Immortal City has been resolved," Lu Fan said with a smile. "Now, we must deal with the Divine Wind Pavilion!"
"Deal with the Divine Wind Pavilion?"
Bai Xue's face paled. He had never considered such a matter, let alone dared to think about it.
"Brother Lu, are you truly confident?" Bai Yetian asked with a serious expression.
"The day I killed Shangguan Hai, I knew this day would come,"
Lu Fan smiled. "So you don't need to be so surprised."
"We're going to die anyway, so our Bai family will go all out," Bai Xue declared. "I will go and gather the Bai family's experts. They will follow your command then."
"Nonsense!" Bai Yetian shot Bai Xue a look. The matter wasn't settled, so how could they act rashly?
"The Bai family's experts won't fare well at the Divine Wind Pavilion," Lu Fan stated. "However, you can go rescue the old man. I will infiltrate the Divine Wind Pavilion alone."
"Brother Lu means for you to act as a decoy while we create a diversion?" Bai Yetian asked.
"Precisely. As long as Elder Bai is safe, I can unleash slaughter," Lu Fan nodded slightly, his gaze indifferent.
"This is a good plan, but it's unlikely you can shake the Divine Wind Pavilion alone," Bai Yetian shook his head.
Even though the methods Lu Fan had displayed earlier had stunned him, he still knew that things were not as simple as they seemed.
"Don't worry. Since I've decided to act, how could I be alone?" Lu Fan smiled. "You all head to the Divine Wind Pavilion in three days. I will also personally be there. You act according to the situation then."
After speaking, Lu Fan turned and left.
"Where are you going?" Bai Xue asked repeatedly.
"Naturally, to seek help."
Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Don't worry, I will definitely appear at the Divine Wind Pavilion in three days."
Bai Xue nodded, but his worry remained. They were not entirely confident in this matter.
"Things have reached this point. We can only fight a battle of desperation,"
Bai Yetian said directly. "You will not go on this mission this time. I will lead the Bai family's experts to rescue Grandpa."
"How can that be? I must go on this mission,"
Bai Xue's expression was serious. He knew very well what this meant.
"I know I can't dissuade you, and I can't say much more, but you must remember to obey my arrangements once we arrive at the Divine Wind Pavilion. You cannot act recklessly," Bai Yetian cautioned.
"Brother, don't worry. I'm not an impulsive person!"
Bai Xue nodded solemnly. He had been unrestrained in the past, but now he was very different. How could he not understand?